CENELESTIndustry
CENELEST offers industry a single contact point to the combined expertise of Fraunhofer ICT and UNSW — from material tests to complete redox flow battery systems.
From component test to system qualification
Whether it is a single membrane, a cell stack or a complete redox flow battery system — CENELEST validates components and systems under realistic operating conditions and documents the results for your project.
What we offer
Five service areas, each combining the relevant competences of both partner institutions.
Materials
- Testing of electrodes, membranes and electrolytes
- Material characterisation and optimisation
Cells
- Cell development and testing
- Optimisation from established to novel concepts
Stacks and systems
- System behaviour, performance and safety
- Product development to system operation
Modelling and techno-economics
- Cost analysis of storage systems
- Smart-grid analysis and techno-economic assessment
Testing and safety assessment
- Performance, ageing and safety testing of cells, stacks and battery systems
- Safety assessment and support for qualification and conformity assessment
How cooperation works
Four steps from the first enquiry to documented results:
- Initial enquiry
Outline your project and goals.
- Scope and feasibility
We define scope, effort and timeline.
- Research or testing
Work is carried out by our research teams.
- Results and next steps
Documented findings and follow-up options.
Discuss your project with CENELEST
Contact us to explore how our combined capabilities can support your storage project.